We read Market Days by local author Lois Ehlert. We sang "Going to the Market," our own version of Raffi's "Going on a Picnic". We enjoyed an energetic round of "Hokey Pokey," and practiced our counting with the "Here is a Beehive" finger play in honor of the honey vendor. There was a honey vendor, right?

And then, how exciting and dramatic when a train came through right in the middle of our HAPPY HOUR! Nancy was ready with Little Red Caboose! We formed a train of our own and chugged in circle as we sang this infectious song together.

What I liked the most was the opportunity to see many moms and dads together! I love Saturday gatherings, and I can't wait for next year's weekly market at this location, my new favorite spot in our village!

Monday, September 21, 2009

"Going to the market,Leaving right away...If it doesn't rain,we'll stay all day!"

This Saturday, September 26th, down in the Village, below the Harmonee Bridge, in front of the Little Red Store, we'll be having a special storytime as part of the TOSA FARMERS MARKET Kick-off event!

This one day harvest festival will create awareness for the weekly market coming next year. There will be farm vendors and lots of friends and neighbors coming out to show their support for the long awaited market in our community!

The festivities run from 8am to noon, but join us at 10am in front of the store for what's sure to be a great time!

NEW SHOES, RED SHOES by Susan RollingsREADY, SET, SKIP! by Jane O'ConnorONE, TWO, ONE PAIR! by Bruce McMillanFEET by Dana Meachen RauJUMP! by Steve LavisA PAIR OF SOCKS by Stuart MurphyHELLO SHOES! by Joan BlosHOW DO I PUT IT ON? by Shigeo WatanabeTINY TOES by Donna JakobI WENT WALKING by Sue WilliamsBABY SHOES by Dashka SlaterWALK ON! A GUIDE FOR BABIES OF ALL AGES by Marla Frazee

We'll SING:

KNEES UP MOTHER BROWN (I know this is not specifically about feet, but we sure do a lot of foot stomping when we sing it!)